Quarto, 56 pages, embossed fabricoid, gilt stamped on the cover for Ruth M Schultheis. Marked F-730 This is a First Edition. Illustrated. Autographed with nearly 30 signatures, presumably of persons connected with/ working for Elliott Machine, perhaps as a souvenir or yearbook. Autographs include C. E. Ellicott, Jr. Scarce and Rare.
This is an historical study of this Baltimore based company's history including many photographs and drawings of their dredging equipment and its evolution. Elliott Dredges were instrumental in building the Panama Canal among other major projects.
A wonderful, rare volume.
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